Chapter 416 - 415: Banquet
"I’m recovering well. Thank you for your concern, Miss Huang."
Qin Ya smiled faintly. The old steward walked over, and when he saw the Fist Seal on the Bronze Iron Tree, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Just because Huang Yanrou couldn’t tell didn’t mean he couldn’t. There wasn’t the slightest fluctuation of True Essence on this Fist Seal. But that raised a question: if it wasn’t made with True Essence, could it have been done with a bare fist?
He looked at Qin Ya’s thin and frail-looking body. Suddenly, the old steward’s pupils shrank slightly, a look of surprise on his face. He thought to himself, ’This kid’s physical body is so powerful! The abundance of his Qi and Blood surpasses even some Beast Kings. Good heavens, is this guy a Warrior who specializes in Body Refining?!’
"Young Master Qin, that punch of yours was truly extraordinary."
the old steward said with a broad smile. At his side, Huang Yanrou was a little puzzled. What was so extraordinary about it? With her strength, achieving such a feat would be an easy task. Although she was exceptionally talented, she had not yet ventured far on the path of Martial Arts.
"Heh, you flatter me."
Qin Ya chuckled, then asked, "Miss Huang, is there a branch of the Worldwide Business Association in Heifeng City? There are a few things I’d like to purchase."
"The Worldwide Business Association? Yes, there is. As it happens, I was also going there to buy a few things. I’ll go with you," Huang Yanrou said with a smile.
"Very well."
The two set off together and arrived at the Worldwide Business Association.
The Worldwide Business Association in Heifeng City was massive, with people coming and going in an endless stream.
"Well, if it isn’t Miss Yanrou."
As soon as they entered the association, a middle-aged man in gold-embroidered clothes walked over and spoke politely.
Huang Yanrou was the daughter of the Huang Family, exceptionally talented, and one of the foremost beauties in Heifeng City. She was also a major client of the Worldwide Business Association. The moment she entered, everyone’s eyes were drawn to her, and by extension, Qin Ya, who stood beside her, also came under the spotlight.
"Chief Jin, I’ve come to purchase Yuan Condensing Pills again."
"Of course. Miss Yanrou, please wait a moment. I will have someone prepare them at once."
At that moment, the middle-aged man in gold couldn’t help but look at Qin Ya, who was standing beside her. He said with a beaming smile, "Miss Yanrou, I don’t believe I’ve seen this young master before. Might I ask who he is?"
"Oh, this is a friend of mine."
"A friend of Miss Yanrou’s is a friend of the association."
A Steward came over and said to Huang Yanrou, "Miss Yanrou, the Yuan Condensing Pills you requested are ready. If you would please come and verify the quantity."
"Alright."
Huang Yanrou said, "Alright, one moment."
Then, she turned to Qin Ya with a smile and said, "Young Master Qin, you can tell Chief Jin whatever you need. I have to go take care of this, but I’ll come find you again afterward."
"Please, go ahead," Qin Ya said with a smile.
After Huang Yanrou left, Chief Jin smiled at Qin Ya and said, "I wonder what Young Master Qin needs to purchase? Be it Cultivation Elixirs, Profound Soldiers, Fierce Beasts, or Martial Skills."
Qin Ya smiled faintly and took out a Purple Gold card.
Chief Jin was slightly taken aback. He then looked closer, and his pupils instantly shrank!
"A... a Three-Star VIP Card."
He was so shocked he stuttered. He then bowed respectfully to Qin Ya and said, "I was not aware of your esteemed presence. I have been remiss in my welcome. Please forgive me."
"Mm."
Qin Ya nodded, and the two went upstairs to an Elegant Pavilion to talk in detail.
A short while later, the two emerged.
Because the Replenishing Yuan Creation Pill that Qin Ya wanted ingredients for was so precious, the required medicinal herbs were extremely rare. The Worldwide Business Association needed some time to prepare them, so they couldn’t be given to Qin Ya immediately. The two agreed that Qin Ya would return in two days to collect the herbs.
"Well, well, who do we have here? The heartless, ungrateful Eldest Young Master Qin."
Just as Qin Ya and Chief Jin came out, a strange, mocking voice suddenly sounded. Qin Ya looked over and saw Yuan Feng staring at him with a smirk.
Qin Ya’s brows furrowed slightly. Before he could react, Chief Jin at his side stepped forward and bellowed, "Who goes there? How dare you act so presumptuously in the Worldwide Business Association!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng’s face turned ashen. Although he wasn’t a scion of any great Noble Families, he wasn’t someone just anyone could scold. "You’re... Chief Jin."
Just as he was about to lash out, he suddenly got a clear look at the man’s face. His calves trembled, and his expression turned to one of panic. Heavens, it was the Worldwide Business Association’s Chief Jin!
He had actually been brazen enough to nearly talk back to Chief Jin.
The very thought made his head spin.
"Ch-Chief Jin, so it was you."
"It is I. Young Master Yuan, this is the Worldwide Business Association, a place where everyone does business amicably. This is not your family’s estate, where you can act presumptuously as you please."
"No, Chief Jin, this person..."
"Silence! Whatever grudges you may have, you will not act presumptuously here."
Chief Jin’s eyebrows shot up, his eyes blazing with fury. ’That bastard,’ he thought. ’This is one of the Worldwide Business Association’s few Three-Star Level VIPs! If he were to be bullied here, I, the Chief of the Heifeng City branch, would surely be dismissed by headquarters!’
"Yes, yes."
Yuan Feng never imagined that the normally amicable Chief Jin could be so terrifying when angered. His aura was immeasurably stronger than even his own father’s.
The people coming and going within the Worldwide Business Association saw this scene and couldn’t help but start discussing it.
"That Yuan Feng really doesn’t know what’s good for him, daring to cause a scene here."
"Still, I never thought Chief Jin could be so scary when he gets angry."
"Who is that young man, anyway? It seems he has some kind of grudge with Yuan Feng."
...
At that moment, Huang Yanrou, having finished her business, walked over. She glanced at the situation, her elegant brows furrowing slightly, then walked up to Qin Ya and said, "Young Master Qin, were you able to buy what you needed?"
"I’ve more or less finished discussing things with Chief Jin."
Huang Yanrou smiled at Chief Jin and said, "Thank you for your trouble."
"Not at all. It is a great honor to be able to cooperate with Young Master Qin."
Perhaps it was just her imagination, but Huang Yanrou felt that Chief Jin’s attitude toward Qin Ya had undergone a massive shift. Along with politeness, there now seemed to be... respect!
This left her bewildered. She knew that as the Chief of the Worldwide Business Association, Chief Jin was a prominent figure in Heifeng City. How could he show such reverence to a young man? ’I must be overthinking it,’ she thought. ’...Probably.’
"Yanrou, I didn’t expect to see you here."
A figure in blue approached. It was Bai Haichen, walking over with a gentle smile on his face. However, when he saw Qin Ya beside Huang Yanrou, a shadow of gloom flashed in his eyes. ’Damn it,’ he thought, ’this guy is still hanging around Yanrou!’
"Heh, I didn’t expect Brother Qin to be here as well."
"We’ve met," Qin Ya said indifferently.
"By the way, Yanrou, a friend of mine is coming to visit me in Heifeng City tomorrow. I’m planning to host a banquet at Jinyu Tower and invite all the talented young people of the city. You should come too, Yanrou," Bai Haichen said with a faint smile.
"I don’t think I’ll join in on the festivities."
"How could you not? Here are two invitations, please take them. One is for you, and one is for Brother Qin. I insist that you both grace me with your presence. Farewell."
After speaking, he left with Yuan Feng.
Huang Yanrou held the invitations and sighed. As a daughter of a Noble Family, she had far too many things to consider. Even for a simple banquet, she had to weigh many factors before deciding not to go. "Ai, it seems I have no choice but to attend this banquet tomorrow."
"Brother Qin, will you go?"
"Heh, if Miss Huang finds it difficult, I don’t mind accompanying you."
"Then I must thank you, Brother Qin."